//------------------------------// // Chapter 10: Beauty and the Demon // Story: The Mystics History // by JusSonic //------------------------------// [Enter Three Kingdoms Theme Song] Twilight Sparkle and her friends screamed wildly as they entered into the Book of Ages. As they landed on the ground, they came across the Ancient Land of Ma. They all entered it as they're ready to face it. They witnessed the land was in turmoil as Imperial Court argued with each other while civil war broke out between peasants, rebels, imperials, warriors, nobles, warlords, ministers and even the Emperor. Stallion: Through the storm, Through the darkness, The once peaceful kingdom Lost its Love and Harmony Turn into grief despair Virtue Dragon, Blade Dragoon and Warpath Temper prayed and bowed down before the altar as they make a vow of sworn brotherhood. They joined up with various brave and compassion warriors in journeying across the land to help troubled ponies. Azure Phoenix stood on the Imperial Palace's entrance as he held his sword up high proudly as his Imperial Phoenix Army. His army cheered wildly and proudly. They all went from territory to territory for conquest and control of the land. Claw Tiger smiled proudly as he led his Tiger Warriors to deal with rebels. As he was dying, Claw Tiger passed the sword to his eldest son, Brave Tiger. Brave Tiger led his warriors in reclaiming Wuhu River for his clan. As he died, he passed to Courage Tiger as the new Leader of Kingdom. Stallion: The destiny is now yours To change its course and fate. Heaven and Earth chose you to fulfill its purpose Virtue Dragon helped ponies as well as showing kindness and compassion. His warriors of Western Dragon Kingdom fought bravely and determinedly to defend the innocent. Stallion: A hero with benevolent heart Desires a land of virtue. Azure Phoenix recruited more of warriors and strategists under his banner. He led the Imperial Phoenix Kingdom army across the land for conquest and world domination of empire. Stallion: A hero with great ambition Desired a land of power and talents Courage Tiger was in great doubt and pain about his past. Nevertheless, he stood proudly on Water Tiger military naval ship, along with others. He was leading them to defend his home. Stallion: A hero with courageous fangs Desired a land of unity. Three kingdoms marched into the battlefield as they all charged into it as they began battled with each other fiercely and firmly. Stallion: Pray its Terror Ends, Hope the Peace Returns Twilight Sparkle and her friends witnessed the holographic form of history records about the heroes and villains from Qin Dynasty Era into the Three Kingdoms Era. They were amazed and shocked, but sometimes angered and upset while others - pained and despair. Stallion & Chorus: Oh, Great Warriors of the Heaven Save us from the Demon God's Hell May you guide us to Paradise Land Where no blood shall ever shed again Azure Phoenix and Han Zero stood before Royal Sisters. Both sides held each other hooves for the moment before the princesses disappeared from sights, including Han Zero. Azure Phoenix slowly turned and faced his two biggest rivals - Virtue Dragon and Courage Tiger. Three Rulers held anc crossed each other's their swords up proudly. It created the magical aura forms of Greenish Dragon, Bluish Phoenix and Crimson Tiger stood up and roared wildly as the mightiest warriors in Land of Ma! Stallion & Chorus: Whenever we're in grave danger, You braved to bring us home Your deeds will not be Forgotten Your Tale becomes Legend My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic - Mystic History Written by JusSonic and Power Master -------------------------------------------- Chapter 10: Beauty and the Demon "You want me to fake my love both of them," Butterfly Dancer asked in concern, "I don't know if I can do it, father. I loved Devil so much. I hate deceiving him by faking my love for Cruez..." Minister Hopkins sighed in shame, "I know, my little butterfly. This is the only way to get Devil Destroyer on our side and kill Cruez. I'm not asking you to do this for me. This is for Qin Dynasty." He then looked away in shame while sighed, "If you hate it, then I understand, my dear. I won't force you to do this mission." As Butterfly Dancer gave some thoughts, Minister Hopkins turned to and entered his resident's entrance. She quickly held her father's hoof. "Father, wait," Butterfly Dancer called. Minister Hopkins turned and looked at her. She continued as she shown both reluctant yet determined looks, "I'll do it. I'll do whatever I can to bring Cruez to justice. And save our Dynasty!" Minister Hopkins was surprised yet touched by his daughter's love and conviction. He then hugged her passionately and happily while sobbing tearfully. She returned it to her father as well. "Thank you, my dear. Thank you so much, my little Butterfly... And I promised you, when this is over, Devil will be yours." Butterfly Dancer nodded, "I understand, father. Thank you!" As Minister Hopkins and Butterfly Dancer were having the moment, Twilight Sparkle and her friends overheard the conversation from the storehouse. Rarity complained about it. Rarity groaned, "Whose idea to hide inside the storehouse again?" "Rarity, don't you ever stop complaining?" Applejack asked in annoyance. She turned to Twilight Sparkle, "Twilight, you'd think that Devil Destroyer is gonna betrayed Cruez and helped us?" "Yes, he will," Twilight Sparkle said uneasily and concern, "Devil Destroyer is loyal to no one but himself because he's only interested in fighting, not strategies. And the only pony he loved the most is Butterfly Dancer." "Man, that guys has no idea the meaning of loyalty, doesn't he?" Rainbow Dash asked in annoyance, "Luckily, I don't do that." "Yeah, sure. Keep telling yourself," Twilight Sparkle remarked amusingly. -------------------------------------------- On the next day, Minister Hopkins summoned and invited Devil Destroyer to his home for drinking the tea. While he was waiting at the entrance, he spotted his guest riding his Red Hare, trotting towards him now. The plan is set. "Ah, General Devil Destroyer, welcome. I've been expecting you," Minister Hopkins greeted warmly. Devil Destroyer dismounted his Dragon Steed. He bowed humbly, "The honor is mine, Minister. So, why did you invite me, Lord Minister?" Minister Hopkins smiled, "Nothing much. Just want to have a cup of tea for celebration of your victory." Devil Destroyer huffed in annoyance, "No, it wasn't. Cruez didn't even let me finish the fight. I could have won that battle." "True. You are the strongest and most powerful warrior in this land. Nopony, not even Great Mystic themselves, could ever challenge and defeat you." "Hmm... I like that sound of it. I should challenge the Mystics!" "Now, now, m'lord. Let's not get ahead of ourselves for this silly ideas. Come. Let's have some drinks and discuss about you." Devil Destroyer nodded as he followed Minister Hopkins, all the way to the garden. Inside the garden hut, they both have some drinks and chats. "So, general, did you enjoy the drink?" Minister Hopkins asked curiously. Devil Destroyer nodded in agreement before took another sip. He smiled, "Hearing you say that makes me feel honored. And out of curiosity, have you ever thought of marriage?" "Marriage?" Devil Destroyer asked curiously. "Why, yes. Do you have any mare in your mind? A lot of stallions think of Western Ponies, mostly, Princess Twilight Sparkle, Applejack and Rarity. They wanted to marry the mares so badly." "No. Western Ponies are weak and pathetic ponies especially that white hag unicorn." Within the storehouse, Rarity overheard it as she was about to lose her temper if not for her friends gagged and held her down of shutting her up. "Ouch. That must be insulting," Minister Hopkins cringed in concern. He cleared his throat, "Well, since you have no idea of whom you're gonna marry to, then may I make some suggestion of meeting my daughter?" Devil Destroyer sighed, "Thank you, Minister Hopkins. But it is not necessary for you to be troubled with. I can find her on my own." "I insist, my lord. You must meet her. And I believe you'll like her a lot!" "Hmm... Fine. I'll humor you, minister." Minister Hopkins clapped his hooves gently in summoning his daughter. Butterfly Dancer arrived and bowed before her father and general. Devil Destroyer was in shock and surprised upon looking at her. "Butterfly Dancer?" Devil Destroyer asked in surprise, "You're Minister Hopkins's daughter?" Butterfly Dancer nodded, "Yes, I am. It's good to see you again, Lord Devil." Minister Hopkins laughed amusingly, "I see you both have met. You have surprised me even more. I supposed that this is the mare you wish to marry?" "Yes!" Devil Destroyer exclaimed happily. He blushed in embarrassment, making Butterfly Dancer giggled while Minister Hopkins shook his head in amusement. He cleared his throat, "With your permission and blessings, Minister." Minister Hopkins smiled, "I'd be honored of you to be my son-in-law, Devil Destroyer." He turned and looked at his daughter, "Butterfly Dear, would you like to dancer for us?" Butterfly Dancer smiled and nodded, "Yes, father. This is for you, General." As Butterfly Dancer moved to the middle; she then began danced gracefully, elegantly and beautifully like a peacock danced while showing his feathers off. This amazed and surprised Devil Destroyer to fall in love with her. "She's amazing and beautiful mare," Devil Destroyer commented in surprise. He turned and looked at Minister Hopkins, "Minister, will you accept my permission?" "Certainly," Minister Hopkins smiled as he took a sip of his drinks. His plan is in motion. He muttered proudly, "Certainly..." -------------------------------------------- On the next day... After Devil Destroyer accepted marriage with Butterfly Dancer, Minister Hopkins began his next phase of plans - luring Cruez to accept his love. Like Devil Destroyer, he invited Prime Minister to have a drink and chat especially introducing Butterfly Dancer to him. Cruez was touched and amazed by her beauty. During Butterfly Dancer dancing, Cruez turned and looked at Minister Hopkins for chatting and discussion about her. "I must say that she's truly most beautiful mare I ever see," Cruez commented proudly, "Is she available?" Minister Hopkins nodded confidently, "Yes, she is, Prime Minister. She's yours as the gift of honor for protecting the dynasty from harm. And all I ask is that you take good care of her." Cruez smiled, "Yes. Rest assure that I take good care of her." "Thank you, sir. Thank you very much," Minister Hopkins bowed humbly before muttered dryly and angrily yet softly, "You honored me." "Well, then, time to go," Cruez said happily as he got off his chair. He approached Butterfly Dancer, who stopped dancing and bowed before him. He smiled, "Come, my dear. Let's go home." Butterfly Dancer nodded reluctantly, "Yes, my lord..." Cruez headed off while Butterfly Dancer followed him from behind. She took her last glance to her father, who remained firm and confident. He nodded gently, making her to nod back to him. Their plan must succeeded. They cannot fail. Inside the storehouse, Twilight Sparkle and her friends saw the event. They all felt sorry and concerns for Butterfly Dancer of being forced and pretended to love someone, who is cruel and ruthless to the world. "You'd think she would be okay?" Fluttershy asked in concern. Rarity sighed, "I certainly hope so. I hate to imagine if that dog ever learned about Butterfly Dancer's plans, she would have been killed." "Yeah, let's hope Devil Destroyer make a quick decision and kill him," Rainbow Dash remarked dryly, "I hate waiting." -------------------------------------------- Three days later, Devil Destroyer was on his way to Minister Hopkins's home. He was accompanied by Bladestrike. They both have arrived at their destination. "My lord, are you certain that Minister Hopkins is willing to let you marry his daughter?" Bladestrike asked in concern, "This is too sudden..." Devil Destroyer smiled, "Don't worry, old friend. Butterfly Dancer is willing to marry me. She loved me. I am certain that Hopkins will keep his word." Devil Destroyer and Bladestrike arrived at Hopkins Resident, where they found Minister Hopkins cried and sobbed tearfully. They both dismounted and checked on him. "Minister! What happen? Why are you crying?!" Devil Destroyer asked in concern. Minister Hopkins cried, "He took her! He took her! Cruez took Butterfly Dancer!" "WHAT?!" Devil Destroyer asked in anger. "Why?! Why would he do this?!" Bladestrike asked in concern. Minister Hopkins continued sobbing, "He must have heard the rumors that I have most beautiful daughter. He came and demanded me to show her. As I did, he then decided to marry her by force. And if I interfere, he would kill me! Even if I told him about you, he would do the same. Forgive me, Lord Destroyer!" Devil Destroyer groaned and screamed in anger out loud, "Crrrrrrruuuuuuuuueeeeeeezzzzz! CURSE YOU, DAMN DOG!" Twilight Sparkle and her friends yelped in concern as they were hiding at the cornered of Hopkins Resident. They all hissed in concern and fear. Spike hissed, "He's angry." "Really mad dog now," Phobos remarked in concern, "We're gonna die now." -------------------------------------------- Devil Destroyer and Bladestrike made their way back to Ma Chang An Palace. The Demon Warrior was extremely angry and fierce to find out that his future fiancee is now under the grasps of Cruez. Bladestrike groaned, "Lord Devil! Slow down now! You mustn't be on rush now!" "Silence, Bladestrike! I must take that pig's head now! He will pay for stealing her!" Devil Destroyer snarled furiously to Bladestrike. No one takes what is his and gets away with it! "With all due your respect, defying and attacking him means of betrayal! If you do that, his Diamond Dog Army will come and chased you off! You won't strand a chance against them!" "I will take my chance no matter the cost! Cruez will pay for this!" Unknown to the generals, both Snarl and Bolder overheard the conversation when they were eating their noodles. They both looked at each other as they nodded in agreement. An hour or two have passed, Devil Destroyer and Bladestrike have arrived at the palace's private chamber. They both approached to Cruez, who was eating his food while chatting and playing playfully with Butterfly Dancer. Devil Destroyer growled a bit. He was disgusted and angered in seeing what Cruez was doing with Butterfly Dancer. This attract his attention. "Hmm? Is there something wrong, Devil?" Cruez ask curiously. Devil Destroyer looks angry for some reason. Devil Destroyer groaned as he was about to unsheathed his sword, but stopped but Bladestrike. "Tell me, son. Is it true that you were furious with me"? "Yes, I am! I want to know-!" Devil Destroyer begins to say, but Cruez cuts him off. "Thread your words carefully, fool! You do not wish to challenge me. Snarl and Bolder told me about your anger. I've given you everything you desire. If there's something you wanted so badly, I would give it to you. But Butterfly Dancer belongs to me. Nopony else!" "But Minister Hopkins-!" Cruez chuckled happily, "He gave me the blessings. And therefore, she is my consort! Nothing more, nothing less. If you want a mare so badly, I would help and get you one." Devil Destroyer groaned, "But Butterfly Dancer-!" "She's off limits! Nopony is allowed to see and talk with her but me. I own her! I will get a mare for you! Do you understand me?!" Cruez demands more than he asked. Devil Destroyer groaned in anger as he was about to lose his temper. Bladestrike forced his master to bow down in respect while nodded firmly. "Good! Now get out and do your job now!" Devil Destroyer and Bladestrike nodded firmly, but secretly the Demon Warrior was furious and angered by Cruez's betrayal and refusal to give Butterfly Dancer to him. As soon as they both left the throne chamber at once, Snarl and Bolder emerged from the shadows. They both bowed down before their master. "Keep your eyes on him. He's up to something." Cruez said to his men quietly. He doesn't trust him as far as he could throw him. Snarl and Bolder saluted as they exclaim, "Lord!" Unknown to Cruez, Butterfly Dancer spoke quietly under her breath and in sadness to boot, "Lord Devil Destroyer... Please, be careful..." Unknown to any of them, Twilight Sparkle and her friends overheard and saw the event. They all dressed as the maid. "Well, this really sucks." Rainbow mumbles a bit. "Those two should be with each other." "Right, but Cruez is a barbarian to deal with." Rarity added in worry. "Isn't there anything we could do?" "Not at the moment." Twilight whispered with a frown. "We need to wait and let things play out." "Still sucks." Rainbow remarks. "I know, I know." ----------- "A few days have passed since Cruez took and married Butterfly Dancer, Devil Destroyer was constantly being watched by both Snarl and Bolder, to ensure that he wouldn't betray and conspire against his own adopted father. This has frustrated and angered him a lot. This not only caused a rift but also distance between them." A few days have passed, Devil Destroyer was being watched by both Snarl and Bolder, and even their own spies. This angered him a lot to resent his own father. "As promised, Cruez has sent many mares to his resident to take and marry. However, Devil Destroyer refused them as he desired one mare - Butterfly Dancer..." Cruez has sent and delivered many mares to his home, Devil Destroyer angrily refused and sent them home. He wants one thing in his mind - Butterfly Dancer. "Far away from him, Butterfly Dancer still missed Devil Destroyer, the only pony she ever loved and cared. And so she secretly sent her love letters to him or even meeting him at the garden when Cruez wasn't around." Whenever Cruez wasn't around, Butterfly Dancer sent her secret love letters to her beloved or even met Devil Destroyer at the garden for chatting and loving. "However, willing to fulfill her father's wishes, Butterfly Dancer must create the rift between father and son, in order to assassinate Cruez and saved the Qin Dynasty! And so far, her plans worked very well lately..." Knowing her father's wishes, Butterfly Dancer will do whatever she can to ensure that Cruez and Devil Destroyer have a strained and rift relationship. And hopefully, they can assassinate their common enemy sooner or later... "But something could go wrong, right Mr. Narrator?" Pinkie's voice ask happily. The narrator responded, "Please, let me narr...oh wait, this part is over. Damn you!" Pinkie is heard giggling happily. ---------------- In Spring 151 A.E., Devil Destroyer and Butterfly Dancer met again at the garden when Cruez left for official meeting. Snarl and Bolder followed their master as well. They both nuzzled on each other while sitting down on the bench. Butterfly Dancer said with a sigh, "I wish this could last much longer. I can't never stop thinking about you..." "So do I." Devil Destroyer agrees. Just then he heard a crying noise from his love. Something's up. "Butterfly Dancer, what's wrong?" "I-I can't take this anymore! I don't want to stay here anymore!" "Did Cruez mistreated you again?" Devil Destroyer demanded. Butterfly Dancer nodded in agreement, making him groaned in anger. "Cruez... Damn you! I'll make him pay!" "H-How? How will you do it? I don't want you get killed for my sake! Please, reconsider it!" Butterfly Dancer begs more than she asked. Deep down, she wanted Cruez to pay too, but not at her love's life! "I already did. I will rescue you by killing Cruez for good." "Do you mean it?" "Yes. That is the promise!" Devil Destroyer exclaims sternly. If he must risk his life to get his love back, then so be it! Butterfly Dancer smiled while sobbed tearfully. Devil Destroyer held and hugged her in comfort. Twilight Sparkle and her friends were in disguise as maids. "Awww, how wonderful." Fluttershy whispered happily. "Right, even though they ended up trying to get us centuries later." Nyx said, recalling the later fights with Devil Destroyer and Butterfly Dancer. "Still, it will be nice if things will end up remaining good this way...but not for long." Pinkie said seriously. "Yeah, and I got a bad feeling it's about to come up now!" "Come on, what could go wrong now?" Rainbow remarks with a scoff. "Cruez is good as dead. Devil Destroyer and Butterfly Dancer are going to be together. What could go wrong now?" Unknown to any of them, Cruez and Tricky have returned to the garden. But they all stopped at once. They all saw what Devil Destroyer was doing. Cruez snarled, "Devil Destroyer! You swine! How dare you?!" Both couples gasped and stopped as they saw Cruez and Tricky have returned. "Run! Run!" Butterfly Dancer exclaims frantically to her (secret) love. She knew this would happen! Now Devil Destroyer must flee! Cruez armed the halberd as he screams, "I'll kill you now!" And just before Devil Destroyer could react, Cruez threw his halberd at him. Luckily, the Demon Warrior dodged the attack and escaped. However, the betrayal and willing to kill him has angered Devil Destroyer. Cruez rushes over to his "love" to see if she's alright. He spoke though in a demanding tone than in a concerned way, "Butterfly! Are you alright?! You scared me! Did he hurt you?!" "No, my lord. I am fine." Butterfly Dancer admits, though hiding her hatred towards him. Tricky squeaked in fear, "My lord, what have you done?! You have angered Lord Devil Destroyer! He will surely come and hunt you down!" "It was his fault for touching my wife! He has no right at all!" Cruez snapped at Tricky right back. He has treated Devil Destroyer as his son and this is how he get repaid?! With treachery?! "My lord! Devil has fallen for her! You must do something now before it's too late!" "Are you saying I have to give up on her to him?!" "Yes! It's the only way to satisfy him! To ensure him that you have no grudge against him! If you don't, it'll be too late! Please, do it now!" Tricky pleads to Cruez frantically. Once the Devil Destroyer is pissed, he won't rest until revenge is his! Butterfly Dancer gasped, "No, my lord, don't! Don't send me to that monster!" "But, honey..." Cruez spoke in a bit of concern. "You can't! You just can't! Don't send me away! I beg of you!" Cruez hummed angrily, "Alright! I won't send you to him! You are my wife, no one else. And that's final!" "But my lord-!" Tricky begins to protest, but Cruez angrily interrupts him. "Out of the question! That's final!" Tricky sighed, "We are doomed!" The ponies looks alarmed and scared. The Devil Destroyer gave a look of anger when he fled. He will more determined to get what he wants now! "You jinxed it." Applejack groans out to Rainbow while shaking her head. "Why did you jinxed it?" "Sorry." Rainbow said meekly. Hoo boy, maybe she shouldn't have said anything at all! ------------- Devil Destroyer headed to Minister Hopkins's home as he explained about his anger and frustration about Cruez and Butterfly Dancer's sufferings. "Dear Lord. I am so sorry." Minister Hopkins spoke out, giving a look of sincerity towards his lord. "What can I do to kill him?! He must pay for everything he has done to me and her!" Devil Destroyer exclaims furiously. Cruez has gone too far this time. He must die! "But he's your father." "Adopted father. Nothing more, nothing less. And he has angered me for the last time!" "I see." Minister Hopkins said with a nod. Looks like the Devil Destroyer's mind has been set...such as planned. "And I shall help you as well, my son-in-law. I help you get Butterfly Dancer, and in-return you will serve under me as both general and son-in-law." "Yes... What should we do?" Devil Destroyer ask the minister. He hopes for some answers. "Here's how it goes..." Minister Hopkins whispered to Devil Destroyer about his conspiracy plans, which pleased and amused the Demon Warrior. It is now on set to kill Cruez and save Qin Dynasty. Pinkie's voice spoke, "A brawl is surely spewing!" The narrator's voice snapped in irritation, "Pinkie!" --------------- At his private chamber... "What?! The Emperor is abdicating his throne to me?!" Cruez asked in surprise yet happy. Minister Hopkins and his colleagues nodded in agreement as they were on the ground. He laughed happily, "I've always knew that I was destined for greatness! When can I ascend to the throne?" Minister Hopkins smiled, "Tomorrow, my liege. You'll be crowned!" "Excellent!" Cruez laughed amusingly, "Then, go and make preparation, my dearest friend! Alert Snarl and Bolder to come home. Notify Tricky to meet me at the plaza! My dream of paradise shall come true!" Minister Hopkins nodded while secretly smirked, "As you command, your worthiness..." -------------------------------------------- On the next day, Cruez and his small loyal guards have arrived at the plaza, where both the Emperor and ministers have been gathered before him. He smirked proudly that he's now becoming an Emperor. He was heading straight to the altar. Minister Hopkins held the scroll up as he announced, "By the will and name of Emperor, I hereby declared that Cruez is a traitor for the crimes against the Qin Dynasty and its citizens! And he must be executed! Guards! Take him down!" As the signal has been given, both ministers and guards gave a loud battle cry. They all charged and surrounded Cruez and his loyalists. This shocked and scared the Diamond Dogs a lot. "What?! I've been tricked!" Cruez exclaimed in shock and concern, "Where is Tricky?! Why wasn't he here?!" Minister Hopkins scoffed, "Your strategist and advisor is dead. And you're next!" Cruez snarled in anger as he turned and glared at Hopkins, "Hopkins, you traitor! You will pay for this! When Devil Destroyer comes, all of you will die!" "No... Only you..." Cruez was surprised as he turned and found Devil Destroyer and Bladestrike stood before him. They all armed their weapons. "There you are! Go and finish them off now!" Cruez ordered firmly. And just before he knew it, Devil Destroyer swung his halberd at him by a large slash on chest. The Diamond Dog yelped and screamed in pain as he fell to the ground hard. He groaned, "W-Why?! How could you?!" "That's for taking my beloved away," Devil Destroyer remarked dryly. He turned and looked at the loyalists, "If you wish to live, surrender and follow me! I am now your new master!" Bladestrike gave a loud battle cry, "Surrender and accept defeat!" Diamond Dogs whined fearfully and scared as they threw and dropped their weapons down. Ministers and Imperial Guards cheered wildly and happily. Minister Hopkins laughed and cried in joy, "At last! Qin is saved! Our home is safe! It's over!" Twilight Sparkle and her friends were behind the altar. They all witnessed the event. They were in relieved and happy to see it. Rainbow Dash groaned, "This is the most boring battle I ever seen." "Cruez is not a warrior, Rainbow," Ben Valorheart said calmly, "Without the army or guards, he is nothing but a big fat dog." "But more importantly, the Land of Ma is freed from his tyranny! Everything is back the way it was," Rarity remarked calmly. "I don't think so, girls," Twilight Sparkle said in concern, "This is only the beginning..." "What do you mean, Twilight?" Spike asked in concern. -------------------------------------------- "Cruez has been slain by his own son and trusted general - Devil Destroyer," Narrator narrated, "Both Qin Dynasty and the land itself is saved from his reign of terror. Thus, Minister Hopkins has ascended to rank Prime Minister. And at the same time, both Devil Destroyer and Butterfly Dance were married as the agreement they both had." A week later... Devil Destroyer and Butterfly Dancer, dressed in red colored wedding suit and wedding dress, were sitting on the Chinese Bed. They both were nuzzling on each other's head. He then kissed on her forehead before she kissed on his cheek. "At last, we're finally united again..." Devil Destroyer said happily. As he looked at his wedded wife, he saw her crying, "Butterfly! What happen?! Did I do something wrong?!" Butterfly Dancer shook her head, "No, my lord. I'm... I'm happy. I'm so happy that we finally wedded. I've been dreaming of it when we were children. And more importantly, you saved the Qin Dynasty. I'm so happy." "I am honored that you feel that way, my beloved." "My lord, do you hate me for deception I used on you?" "No, of course not. I'm glad that you helped me." "Really?" "Yes. Without you; I have nothing but one desire is to find, fight and challenge worthy opponents in this land to satisfy my hunger of war. And I am honored that our day has come..." "I am honored as well, my dear husband." Both Devil Destroyer and Butterfly Dancer lied down on the bed as they both looked at each other with a smile. They both nuzzled each other's muzzles gently. Devil Destroyer sighed, "We're now at peace. Nothing could go wrong..." -------------------------------------------- "However, the peace could not return," Narrator narrated, "Although Cruez is defeated and killed, his generals - Snarl and Bolder, raised their overwhelming army and attacked Ma Chang An. The conspirators including Minister Hopkins were all killed. Emperor Xian is under their control once again. Devil Destroyer, his wife and his loyalists were forced to exile in search of new home..." Two months later, both Snarl and Bolder led the rebellion army and attacked Ma Chang An. They also killed Minister Hopkins and other conspirators at the throne chamber while Emperor Xian cowered in fear as he is now under their control. Devil Destroyer and his unit were forced to escape and gone exile, they all began searching for their new home. "Without the Emperor assumed the control of his dynasty; war between various warlords rages on, ponies continued suffering and chaos loomed over the Land of Ma. But who could ever bring peace and order to the land now?" Pinkie Pie whistled, "Wow. This must be the shortest chapter I ever read!" "Pinkie Pie!" Narrator groaned in annoyance, "Must you always interrupt my narration?!" Pinkie Pie giggled uneasily, "My bad..." "So, this is where our friends begin their Three Kingdoms," Rainbow Dash asked. Twilight Sparkle nodded, "Yeah. Things are about to get ugly..." To be Continued... Review and Suggest...